Chief Medical Officer

• Final holiday pewter ornament revealed by Downtown Kingston

  The ornament highlights the flip-chart that became a fixture of Dr. Keiran Moore's regular COVID briefings, during his time as the area's Chief Medical Officer.

  Entertainment

  Dec 13, 2021
  
• Longest Kelowna care home COVID-19 outbreak finally ends; 17 lives lost

  The COVID-19 outbreak at Cottonwoods Care Centre long-term care in Kelowna has finally been declared over, Interior Health announced Wednesday.

  Health

  Nov 11, 2021
  
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• KFL&A chief medical officer warns 4 deaths could be linked to cocaine laced with fentanyl

  Chief medical officer warns cocaine laced with Fentanyl may have caused four deaths.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2020
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• Saskatchewan’s chief medical officer becomes a celebrity, source of comfort during COVID-19 pandemic

  Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer has become a source of comfort for many in the province, and now a household name.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2020
• First probable vaping-related illness reported in Newfoundland and Labrador

  The person was hospitalized but has since recovered.

  Cannabis

  Jan 17, 2020
• N.B. chief medical officer advises public on potential health risks of blue-green algae

  “Algae blooms can be unpredictable so it is important that people always check the water before entering," said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2019
• Spraying pesticides on your lawn won’t prevent ticks: N.S. chief medical officer

  According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, Lyme disease rates are on the rise, with the majority of cases reported in Nova Scotia and Ontario.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2018
• Sexually-transmitted infection numbers in Alberta remain high

  The number of sexually-transmitted infections across Alberta continues to surge and the biggest outbreak is in Edmonton, according to the latest statistics from Alberta Health.

  Health

  Jan 11, 2017
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• Carfentanil, a drug 100X more powerful than fentanyl, confirmed in deaths of 2 Albertans

  RCMP and public health officials say carfentanil, a deadly drug that is 100 times more powerful than fentanyl, has hit Alberta's streets.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2016
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• Lifesaving Society calling for inquest into string of recent drowning deaths

  The Lifesaving Society of Manitoba wants to see an inquest into recent drowning deaths in the province.

  Aug 22, 2016